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# solemnly

adverb (solemnly, more solemnly)

«solemnly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Solemnly means in a very serious way, without smiling or joking. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#m1)
2. Solemnly can mean in a formal, important way, as in a promise or ceremony. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#m2)

### In the lessons

Used for serious moments: promises, oaths, funerals, church services and prize-givings. «I solemnly swear» begins an oath in court. In Alice, creatures often speak very solemnly about silly things, which makes the reader laugh.

### Examples

- The judge spoke solemnly to the court. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x1)
- «I solemnly promise to look after the puppy,» said Jack. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x2)
- The Mock Turtle sighed solemnly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x3)
- The children walked solemnly into the church. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x4)
- He solemnly shook hands with each of us. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x5)
- The flag was solemnly lowered. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x6)
- Then the Sea King said solemnly: [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/#x7)

### Note

From «solemn» (the n is silent: SOL-em). Spelling of the adverb: solemnly — keep the n. Not the same as «sadly», though solemn moments may be sad.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «solemnly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/solemnly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«solemnly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/solemnly.html) on Mova free.